Riesel, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Falls County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,337 Population 321/sq mi density
$108,646 Median Income $38,112 per capita
$142,500 Home Value $263,986 Zillow
$1,139 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,646 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,500 home value, $1,139/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Riesel, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,646
45% above
$38,112 per capita
Home Value
$142,500
49% below
Zillow: $263,986
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
2% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
94/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Riesel Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Riesel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
145%
Home Value
51%
Rent
98%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Riesel a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Riesel residents earn a median household income of $108,646 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,112. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Riesel is $142,500 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,986. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Riesel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 94/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Riesel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Riesel has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,337
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,646
Per Capita$38,112
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,500
Rent$1,139
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$263,986
Housing Units524
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property94/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,250/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation499 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Riesel was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.